Wednesday, June 17, 2009

It's official! The El Duderino is back to his roots and old stomping grounds in beautiful Seattle starting Lebowski Fest returns to Seattle on July 20th & 21st! The Fest kicks off with the Movie Party at the Fremont Outdoor Cinema with a performance by Har Mar Superstar, Jeff Dowd and white russian flavored popcorn on July 20th. The next night is the Bowling Party at ACME Bowl with bowling, beverages, costumes and what-have-you on July 21st.

Tickets are on sale now for Lebowski Fest Seattle. The last Lebowski Fest Seattle sold out in advance so please get your tickets soon.

Jeff Dowd, the inspiration for The Dude, to appear in Seattle! Ever heard of the Seattle Seven? That was Jeff Dowd (and six other guys.) The Dude will be in Seattle to help the roadies on the Speed of Sound tour kick off the West Coast leg.

MOVIE FAN ALERT (SEATTLE): BREAKING NEWS!!! Reports of serious fun and screaming crowds dressed as Zombies appear to be infected by the “Fan Fare” epidemic is said to be widespread and viral taken over the streets of a small arts community in Seattle, known as Fremont.

Details are trickling in from our sources. We have been told that there have been reports of mass crowds attending the screening of Shaun of the Dead, to what appears to be a the world’s largest gathering of Zombies, people are encouraged to dress up to avoid being eaten by the Living Dead.

If you’re still alive, we repeat, if you’re still alive…we need your help to spread the word to everyone you know to ensure we break the record and bring it back to Seattle. Our reputation as a city is depending on your participation. We MUST prevail for the good of all Zombie fans out there.

This is pertinent to every living man, woman and child and for the reputation of Seattle.

Everyone must meet at the extraction zone located at 3501 Phinney Ave North, home to the Fremont Outdoor Movies on Friday, July 3rd and that everyone should report in costume dressed as ZOMBIES for this historical event to ensure that you are not detected by the Living Dead. Its your only means of survival and we are counting on you to make this possible. We need 5,000 people to break the record and we need them on Friday, July 3rd.

We are told that the infected “otherwise referred” as Zombies are hungry and want to watch the movie SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Scientist are telling us it’s the only way to kill the zombies. If you can not dress up, fear not, we will have a Survival Camp to dress you up to help you fit in with them.

WHO: The Fremont Outdoor Movies + Wing-It Productions

WHAT: Movie Screening: Shaun of the Dead” with Guinness Book World Record Attempt

WE WANT YOU! As Zombies attack Fremont in true patriotic style for our 1st annual "Red, White and Dead" Zombie Weekend Kick off on Friday, July 3rd, for a real world record attempt with Guinness book for the biggest Zombie Flash mob on the Planet world for the movie night "Shaun of the Dead. Bring a can of food and make a difference.

CAN FOOD DRIVE ALERT: Bring a can of food. All food donation go to SOLID GROUND: Helping to End Hunger in Seattle.

PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES:

GUINNESS RECORD PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION: 5PM and onwardTo help us document the world record, we must have everyone step in front of the camera to be counted for later use. Our hope is to also use this to make a video montage of all of Zombie Fans

ZOMBIE WORKSHOP: Starts at 6-8pm"How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Apocalypse" Survival Kit presented by Night Zero Troupe www.nightzero.com - NIGHT ZERO’s hosts a UNIQUE apocalyptic photo booth and the essential guide to survival in the new Apocalypse in Seattle. Become an expert and gather your team of mercenaries to hunt zombies.

ZOMBIE FASHION SHOW “FASHIONABLY Undead” Starts at 7:30pnWatch as Zombie take shuffle down the catwalk, strutting their stuff and slowly falling apart. Sign up on site for the chance of lifetime. Judged by Eric Pope and Cleo from Seattle Zombie Walk Association

THRILLER DANCE Starts at 8:30pmJoin us for the fun and show your skills off with thousands of others, as we try to break another world record this evening. Don’t know how to dance to Thriller? No sweat, we will help refresh your skills prior to the show, or simply look up on You Tube for tutorials.

ZOMBIE WALK: Starts at 9pmHelp us make history this night, dress up and help us patrol the streets in true zombie march form and stun the streets of Fremont

SPECIAL GUESTS:Meet cult author, S. G. Browne, of Zombie Novel “BREATHERS” in attendance with book signing at Fremont Place Books starting at 4pm and then at the event . For more information: Check out www.sgbrowne.com and www.undeadanonymous.com

ZMD: ZOMBIES OF MASS DESTRUCTION:Meet local filmmakers and fresh off SIFF success for a “Behind the Scenes” look at their new zombie movieFor more info on their film, check out: www.zmdthemovie.com

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Presented by the Fremont Outdoor Movies and XBOX 360, we kick off our season off right, with some seriously good old fashion summer fun.

Put on dancing shoes, grab your friends, and sing along to the irrepressible ABBA music in the lush green Magnuson Meadows for an unforgettably fun evening. The perfect date movie!

Doors open at 7:30pm, with games and trivia starting at 8pm with our host Doug Willot, from Jet City Improv.

Backyard Barbeque: Come early and catch our neighboring event, with over a dozen barbeque sauce makers looking to win you over wit their tasty inventions.

Festivities include: 1. Musical Movie Madness Trivia – Fly solo or Team Up for fun prizes with our new weekly trivia contest supplied by the experts at SCARECROW Video The winner will receive the ULTIMATE MUSICAL DVD SURVIVAL KIT with the essentials to any musical movie lover.

2. ABBA Idol! Karaoke Contest – It’s American Idol to music of ABBA. Special guest judges here to help pick the SOLSTICE DANCING QUEEN Singer. 5 will play, but only one will win the Crown (yes, you will be crowned in front of everyone) and win their very own XBOX 360 complete. Sign up will take place on the night of event and space is limited Tell the door babe you want to be a contestant. Be there by 8 Pm.

3. MOVIE PHOTO BOOTH – Be an instant neighborhood celebrity and find your self on Flickr! Our fabulous Instant photo booth is back and its FREE! We supply the goofy get–ups, wigs, props, and backdrop, you supply the Kodak moment!

4. CHURCH OF ABBA - Presided over by celebrated and extraordinary Rev. Chumleigh who will lead motivated members from the audience in a light hearted mass (Moonie style) re-commitment or renewal of vows ceremony just before show time as only the reverend can serve it up.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Okay ABBA music lovers and Karaoke afficianados! Here's your chance to reign supreme on the longest day of the year! Our first ever Karaoke contest starts at Magnuson Park for the smash hit musical, MAMMA MIA!

Here are the rules:

1. SIGN UP ON SITE upon entry with the front door, just ask one of our door people. If you have what it takes to be on stage to sing your heart out in true ABBA style, then this is your moment to shine. Our MC will pick 6 contestants before the show from the list of sign ups, for a three round showdown to play for the ultimate DANCING QUEEN crown (yes, we will crown you infront of the audience) and award one very cool, cool prize!

2. DRESS FOR THE OCCASION! Come in costume! Since the winner is determined by the audience vote, its up to you to compliment that singing voice of yours.

3. PICK YOUR SONG! Thankfully ABBA has tons of amazing songs, so pick a few favorites and get practicing because Randy, Simon, and Paula will be judging your skills, so bring that song and dance!

4. HAVE FUN! Afterall its summer in Seattle, ABBA, and Karaoke....how could it not be fun!

5. PRIZES...We got 'em and we are a giving away that night, but you'll have to sign up to find out THIS Saturday, June 20th at 7pm.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

We appreicate your patience and we have been working hard on a few website improvements, but alas, we area small office, so things sometimes take longer than usual and we ran out of of staples long ago.

So new website will be up by next Friday June 5th! Thanks again and see you at the movies!